Biography
Dr. Chad Ellimoottil is an Associate Professor of Urology at Michigan Medicine. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Northwestern University in 2004, Dr. Ellimoottil subsequently completed medical school and urology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. During his residency, he completed a master’s degree in Health and Healthcare Research through the Rackham Graduate School at University of Michigan. He has clinical expertise in prostate cancer detection and treatment of enlarged prostate (BPH). For prostate cancer detection, he specializes in advanced biopsy techniques such as MRI-fusion biopsy and transperineal biopsy. For the surgical management of BPH, he specializes in Rezum and bipolar transurethral resection of prostate. In addition to his clinical expertise, he has a large research portfolio focused optimizing the delivery of virtual care. He has over 90 scientific publications and has received multiple grants for research. He has received multiple awards for clinical care and research including Michigan Medicine’s “Making a Difference Award”, Loyola University’s Magis Star for Excellent Patient Care, HCUP’s Outstanding Article of the Year Award and American Urological Association North Central Section Young Health Policy Investigator Award. Dr. Ellimoottil performs surgeries and procedures in Ann Arbor and sees clinic patients at Michigan Medicine’s Livonia satellite clinic.
Appointments
Areas of Interest
Research Interests: Telehealth and alternative payment models
Clinical Interests: advanced prostate cancer detection techniques such as fusion and transperineal prostate biopsy, surgical management of BPH (enlarged prostate) and kidney stones
Featured News
Dr. Ellimoottil to Testify at U.S. Senate Finance Hearing
On November 14, Dr. Chad Ellimoottil, Medical Director for Telehealth and Associate Professor of Urology, will be testifying at a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing titled "Ensuring Medicare Beneficiary Access: A Path to Telehealth Permanency."
Credentials
Medical School
- Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, 2005-2009
Residency
- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 2010-2015
Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Michigan Value Collaborative, Ann Arbor, MI, 2015-2016
Board Certification
- Urology
Professional Organizations
- American Urological Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Academy Health